Duties & PowersQuestion 28 of 100
How many active sequential journals may a California notary keep at one time?
a.As many as desired
b.Only one active journal at a time
c.Two, one for each type of act
d.One per employer
Explanation
A notary may keep only one active sequential journal at a time (a notary may retain a separate active journal solely for confidential transactions in limited circumstances, but generally just one). This ensures a single, continuous chronological record of all official acts.
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